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MG MGA - Hazard lights

Hi all, last year my modern car broke down on a busy road, and I realised the importance of hazard lights - so I've bought a kit for my A. I'm in a bit of a quandary though, as to where to locate the switch which requires a 20mm hole, but I'm reluctant to drill the dash. Has anyone mounted one, or got any ideas where I could drill an unobtrusive hole?

Thanks, Dave
D J Hill

Dave, you could fab a bracket and bolt it to the shelf via one of the many existing bolts, eg the pedal blanking plate.
Art Pearse

I have mounted a wooden plinth under the dashboard on the passenger side. On it I have mounted the cigarette holder socket and switches for the washers etc. The plinth is secured to existing holes in the dashboard retaining struts.

Steve
Steve Gyles

Four-way flashers are easy enough to do without a special kit, See here:
http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/electric/et243.htm (for MGA 1500)
http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/electric/et244.htm (for MGA 1600)

Do you have a 1500 or 1600 car? I am always open to posting information about commercially available 4-way flasher kits. Where did you procure the kit? Do you have a manufacturer's name and model number? Installation instructions and diagrams?
Barney Gaylord

Dave,I fitted an overide switch for my electric fan into a hole in the dashboard bracing strut which runs from the bottom of the dashboard near the steering column to the front bulkhead.

It is a pull switch similar to the MGAs pull switches and I located it just a little further back than where the speedo zero trip knob is situated.

It is within easy reach whilst you are driving and doesn't spoil the look of the dash.

Colyn
c firth

Hi chaps, many thanks for the suggestions. The concensus is for a fabricated braket secured to the dash retaining struts, which I'll do.

In answer to your questions, Barney, mine is a 1960 Mk1, 1588cc.

I bought the kit from Andy Capy (www.classicmgaccessories.com). He writes a regular column in the MGOC Mag Enjoying MG on a variety of MG electrical and mechanical issues.

He makes the kits up himself, and they come with very clear instructions. He provides the flasher unit, a very nice illuminated rocker switch, in-line fuses, all the wiring, cable ties and connectors. As he lives fairly close to me, (about 20 miles), I had a trip to see him, and collect the kit last Saturday.

My partner hates the MG - calling it a coffin on wheels or sometimes, "that deathtrap" (It's her loss, not mine!!) - but as it was a nice Spring day, I persuaded her to come with me, on the promise of a pub lunch afterwards. Not only did Andy and his wife welcome both of us with tea and biscuits, they recommended a great pub, where we had a really good lunch. Even though, Anna is far from being a convert, even she had to say she enjoyed the trip!! My club is planning a summer holiday again this year, but I think a round trip of 600 or so miles, is beyond Anna - and I'll have to fill the seat with a drinking buddy of mine from the club - tough life.

Regards

Dave

D J Hill

I believe that Andy's kit utilises 'scotchlok' connectors to connect the kit into the existing loom. I would prefer to add bullets to the tails and then add double bullet connectors, as required.
Dave O'Neill2

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